Captain
Stephen Ebanks

Member since January 2019 West Bay, Cayman Islands
Background
Hi my name is Stephen – a born and bred Caymanian. I come from a long line of ocean lovers and most of my family have made a living from the sea in one way or another. From a very young age l began to see the same love for the ocean developing in me just as it had in my grandfather and his sons over the years. I took every opportunity I could to venture out on the water with them, and that is where I felt most at home. Today this passion has proven to be my "first love." Being on the ocean and reeling in the big ones just makes my day, so it is only fitting that when I can put my guests on the fish, it makes me equally as happy – and I know they are, because I can see it in their smiles every time.
Techniques
Fishing is my passion, it doesn't matter whether it's inshore or offshore it's all good to me. When inshore I do a lot of slow trolling early in the morning mainly for Snapper, Barracuda, Grouper, Jacks, etc. And if the slow troll isn't cutting it I'll switch things up and fish off the bottom in a few of my secret spots. Weather permitting I'll also fish for Trigger Fish on the outside of the reef in the deeper water. Whatever style has the best action that day is what I stick to. When Deep Sea fishing I like to troll the drop off early in the morning with a downrigger and wire line for Wahoo and few surface lines for Blackfin Tuna, mahi mahi or even a Blue Marlin. Throughout the day I'll venture a bit further offshore specifically targeting Blue Marlin or searching for birds. When on a full day Deep Sea fishing trip the 12 Mile Bank is where I like to hang out (weather permitting) where I like to drift fish (Chunk) for Yellow fin Tuna or troll for Wahoo and Mahi.

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Ebanks

West Bay, Cayman Islands
Background
Hi my name is Stephen – a born and bred Caymanian. I come from a long line of ocean lovers and most of my family have made a living from the sea in one way or another. From a very young age l began to see the same love for the ocean developing in me just as it had in my grandfather and his sons over the years. I took every opportunity I could to venture out on the water with them, and that is where I felt most at home. Today this passion has proven to be my "first love." Being on the ocean and reeling in the big ones just makes my day, so it is only fitting that when I can put my guests on the fish, it makes me equally as happy – and I know they are, because I can see it in their smiles every time.
Techniques
Fishing is my passion, it doesn't matter whether it's inshore or offshore it's all good to me. When inshore I do a lot of slow trolling early in the morning mainly for Snapper, Barracuda, Grouper, Jacks, etc. And if the slow troll isn't cutting it I'll switch things up and fish off the bottom in a few of my secret spots. Weather permitting I'll also fish for Trigger Fish on the outside of the reef in the deeper water. Whatever style has the best action that day is what I stick to. When Deep Sea fishing I like to troll the drop off early in the morning with a downrigger and wire line for Wahoo and few surface lines for Blackfin Tuna, mahi mahi or even a Blue Marlin. Throughout the day I'll venture a bit further offshore specifically targeting Blue Marlin or searching for birds. When on a full day Deep Sea fishing trip the 12 Mile Bank is where I like to hang out (weather permitting) where I like to drift fish (Chunk) for Yellow fin Tuna or troll for Wahoo and Mahi.
Our Team
Pierre F.
Business associate
Chelsea M.
Business associate
Stephen E.
Captain
Joey M.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(205 reviews)
West Bay
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 205 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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we started the day with the plan to catch a baracuda! we caught that and a nurse shark! we also caught 5 different species of reef fish!! great day would do it again!!
we started the day with the plan to catch a baracuda! we caught that and a nurse shark! we also caught 5 different species of reef fish!! great day would do it again!!
we started the day with the plan to catch a baracuda! we caught that and a nurse shark! we also caught 5 different species of reef fish!! great day would do it again!!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Kelly C.
Galloway, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Steven-the best!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea (AM) on August 7, 2022
Had a half day charter with Steven and I believe Mark. These two were so knowledgeable and we had the best time. Not only did...
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Dominic C.
Very good
4.0 / 5
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The number of fish caught was very low. No keepers at all. It would have been nice if Captain Stephen would have said โ€œsorry...
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Joe K.
George Town, Cayman Islands
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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How to trip with Captain Stephen , and first mate Dave

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea (AM) on April 5, 2023
Wonderful experience. No problem making arrangements. Captain Stephen arranged for transportation to and from the boat. On...
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Chad B.
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   Cruise Passenger Special on November 30, 2023
This trip was amazing. Worth every penny and then some. Definitely recommend this charter to anyone who is wanting to fish...
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Ernest โ€œ. H.
George Town, Cayman Islands
Excellent
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3/4 day with Captain Stephen Ebanks

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea (AM) on July 12, 2023
Great day on the boat! Fishing was a little slow but the captain and 1st mate worked hard to make the best of the conditions....
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